Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. 30 Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas: 1. Make scarves, mittens, socks, or Christmas ornaments. Give a Photo Session.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

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MAY 4, 2021

Finding extra money is a game for me. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. My total found money in April: $715.62. Where did you find extra money in March?

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! How to Save Money on Groceries. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. The freezer can be an important tool to saving money at the grocery store and it’s not just for saving leftovers. This is my favorite way to save money on groceries.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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APRIL 2, 2021

Finding extra money is a game for me. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. January and February were stellar months with finding money.

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March Money Donation Credit Cards 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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2019 October Club Christmas 100

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JULY 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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2019 Club July Christmas 113

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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2019 September Club August 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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2019 June Club Christmas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2021

There are lots of different ways to save money, however it is not always easy to stay eco-friendly at the same time. Many people don’t realise there are small ways you can save money, but you will need to be consistent. Here are some of our top eco-friendly money saving tips you can follow… .

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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2019 April Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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2019 Club Christmas May 100

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! It’s October, and Christmas is in three months, so we need money quickly!

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas. Are you Crafty?

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

On January 25, 2019, I started the Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. The First Assignment: The assignment that is due today was to create a total Christmas budget. My monthly goal is $100 and I’m happy to say I found the money this month.

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2019 February Club Christmas 100

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JANUARY 25, 2019

On January 25, you might not want to even think about Christmas. I promise I won’t start reciting Christmas carols, but while the holidays are still somewhat fresh in our minds, I think it would be a good idea to start planning for Christmas 2019. How did you do with your Christmas spending in 2018?

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2019 Club Christmas 2018 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2019

On January 25, 2019, I started the Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. This should cover my tentative Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. But now I have $70, so I decided it’s going towards my Christmas savings.

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March Club Christmas Budgeting 100

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

There’s outside pressure during Christmas to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. I read recently that Americans will spend on average of $800 on Christmas. It is possible to give thoughtful gifts with very little money or even no money at all. A Homemade Meal.

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Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

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APRIL 1, 2021

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. It is NOT a spending account.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 22, 2014

There’s a lot of anxiety around money- not having enough, worrying it will run out, keeping it safe, etc. When I worked as a singer on a cruise ship, I made more money than I ever had before. I’ve found that being free from money anxiety allows me freedom to pursue my dreams and freedom from being stuck doing something I hate.

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Money Unemployment Emergency Fund Couch 219

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 16, 2013

One of my favorite Christmas traditions is enjoying a big breakfast with my family on Christmas morning. Everything from setting the table and cutting the fruit to making the breakfast casserole and baked goods will be done on Christmas Eve. 20 Christmas Breakfast Recipes. 20 Christmas Breakfast Recipes.

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Breakfast Christmas Recipes French's 187

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

Last week’s post, 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas was so successful that I have dreamed up 10 more ideas. 10 MORE Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas. And I got the idea from my daughters’ Girl Scout troop Christmas party. What FREE, but Thoughtful Christmas gift ideas do you have?

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 223

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

There’s gifts to buy, parties to attend, festive dinners to whip up, dozens of cookies to bake, Christmas cards to order, AND let’s not forget the cost of postage! 7 Ways to Save Money in December. 7 Ways to Save Money in December. Related Reading : 20 Fund (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities.

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Saving Money December Money Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2012

How better to finish off Christmas than by winning an iPad 3. Before we get to the entry form, lets give a shout out to all of the generous bloggers that have sponsored this giveaway: Modest Money. Before we get to the entry form, lets give a shout out to all of the generous bloggers that have sponsored this giveaway: Modest Money.

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Giveaway Christmas Rewards Thrifty 279

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? How to Save Money on Groceries. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. The freezer can be an important tool to saving money at the grocery store and it’s not just for saving leftovers. This is my most favorite way to save money on groceries.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Christmas is around the corner — uh-oh! that means, money! Actually it means saving as much money as you can before Christmas ! Ibotta: Almost every money-saving website talks about : Ibotta.com : Why? Once you hit $20, cash out through PayPal and then transfer that money into your checking account.

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Christmas Swagbucks Bank Banking 153

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Christmas is coming! We will pay cash for Christmas this year and I want that for YOU too! 3 Smart Steps to a Debt Free Christmas. Click here to download my FREE Christmas Gift Spending & Budget excel spreadsheet. Find the Money. If you have been setting aside cash since last Christmas–kudos to you!

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Debt Free Debt Christmas Budgeting 100

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Back in January, I offered my Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet for FREE. Be sure to budget for all of your Christmas spending, such as gifts, decorations, cards, stamps, parties, etc. Please put Christmas Spending Budget in the subject line of the email. Have you created a budget for your holiday spending?

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Budgeting Budget Christmas Gifts 164

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Don’t get me wrong, I’m no scrooge, but I don’t get into the Christmas spirit because of gifts. Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about.

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Giving Christmas Gifts Food and Wine 199

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2014

With Christmas shopping in full swing, I thought it was a good time to re-visit how I earn money shopping online! I regularly have cash back deposits of anywhere from $2 to $10…in FREE money! Christmas Deals Deals Gift Ideas Make Money Shopping Online Deals cash back christmas ebates gifts'

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Money Christmas Making Shopping 65

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 29, 2013

Try looking on the “off season” for renovations, such as around Christmas time. While I wouldn’t recommend doing things that obviously need a professional, such as plumbing and electrical work, there are many things that you can do to save money on your renovations. Doing what you can yourself can save a ton of money.

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Renovation Saving Money Money Craigslist 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

My fiance and I are hosting Christmas this year, which for me means that my mom and stepdad are driving from my home town to spend the week with us, and my aunt is coming from about an hour away to feast. By our estimate for Christmas, we’ll be feeding between 6-10 people. Cutting Down. Asking Guests to Bring Something.

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192

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JANUARY 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November, I'm holding a viral meeting for the Christmas Savings Club , a monthly accountability to help us save for a cash Christmas. As outlined in the first post , your goal this past month was to create a budget for your Christmas spending. Also let us know how you saved the money.

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Christmas Club Goals Budgeting 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Christmas Trees and Lights in the UK has some great ideas on how to turn a white Christmas into a green Christmas… Buy Smarter Look for locally made gifts at craft fairs and boutique shops. Some Christmas presents fill a practical need, and need to be bought new. Christmas in July This post was written by Marie.

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Green Christmas Recycle Recycled 203

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

News flash: 96 days until Christmas morning. Instead, we’ll start the new year off right because we celebrated a debt free Christmas. 2 Ways to Prepare for a Debt Free Christmas. Download my FREE Christmas Gift Spending & Budget excel spreadsheet and get started on your Christmas spending budget TODAY.

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Debt Free Debt Christmas Budgeting 100

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The FOM might manage the household money, but shouldn’t be considered the controller of the money. Money and marriage is a joint responsibility between the two spouses (at least in our home). My husband and I have equal footing when it comes to money decisions, even though my husband is still the bread winner.

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Office Money Family Finance 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Here are things I learned about money when I became a parent. Money doesn’t matter, family does. Money is required. As a poor couple just starting out, with lots of relatives expecting Christmas gifts, we often dreaded the holidays. Kids rapidly learn how to separate you from your money.

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Parenting Money Kids and Family Personal Finance 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I always loved Christmas as a child (what kid doesn’t?!), If I’m not careful, I could easily spend a lot of money making their Christmas memorable, but I don’t have to. In our house, we always watch the Charlie Brown Christmas as well as classics like Rudolph. Activities. Look at the Lights.

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Christmas Kids Lowes Kids and Family 174